Stoughton High School - Stotonian / Semaphore Yearbook (Stoughton, MA)

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19 4 3 SEMAPHORE LETTER FROM MR. LYMAN To the members of the Class of 1943, Stoughton High School: You, members of the class of 1943, are about to complete your schooling as offered here in Stoughton. Many of you, I have seen your growth, physically and mentally since you started either in kindergarten or first grade. What progress you have made since that time should be but the beginning of your education and your usefulness as people. Schooling is by no means the whole of education. Education is progress and development. You should see to it that throughout life you continue to improve your education, i. e. your self development. This you should do through your work, your play, your association with others, and, as needed, by study and courses, which are offered in abundance in the Boston area. The world faces a crisis, politically, economically, and spiritually. As the people, who must adjust themselves to these crises, and must make the adjustments which these crises demand, your further education, your further develop- ment is imperative. As you go forth from our schools, it is our prayer that you all may meet your responsibilities as people — more power to you. W. B. Lyman 17

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SEMAPHORE 1943 CLASS HISTORY As we, the Class of 1943, leave the Stoughton High School, we take with us fond memories of four happy years spent under protection and guidance. 1939- 40 With the title of freshmen we began our first year at Stoughton High School, realizing we were to respect the upper-classmen. Dorothy McPherson and James Critser were elected as our class representatives to the Student Council. Our Freshman Dance was a success, considering we were beginners. After our first year we were ready for our Sophomore year. 1940- 41 Having finished our freshman year we prepared to vote for our class officers. We chose Carl Pearson, president; Dorothy McPherson, vice president; Milton Bishop, treasurer; and Dorothy Holmes, secretary. We held a Sophomore Dance, which was also a success. Many of our classmates participated in activities of other classes. Wc Sophomores never had a dull moment to lose. So — we must mention the group roller-skating parties at Rolland. Without a doubt, we all enjoyed ourselves. 1941- 42 At last. Juniors! Now we ' re really climbing up in the world. We were excited over the thoughts of getting our class rings. The popular ring chosen was striking with its red stone and gold seal. Some rings were all gold. The Junior Prom with its appropriate winter atmosphere was typical of the class of 1943 ' s third success throughout the years. To help us carry out the success in our Junior year we chose the following officers: Paul McDermott, president ; Dorothy McPherson, vice-president ; Milton Bishop, treas- urer; and Dorothy Holmes, secretary. 1942- 43 Wc were now Seniors, and we had reached our goal. Now we really appreciated the educational and social value obtained in school. This was our last year to vote for class officers and the results were: Lawrence Russell, president; Dorothy McPherson, vice-president; Milton Bishop, treasurer; and Dorothy Holmes, secretary. The Senior Play, Young April, ' with a cast of 16, was a huge success and brought out a good deal of theatrical talent. Commencement week, with the Reception, Banquet and Class Day, kept us all very gay and busy; but at its close many of us were filled with sorrow and sadness at the realization that we were leaving high school and its many activities. Because of the present crisis, we, the Seniors who are left behind to do our job at home, wish every other senior, boy or girl, who may enter the ser ' ice, every bit of luck and good fortune so that they may be entitled to a normal and happy life after victory is won. Hoping to make bigger and better history, we pass through Stoughton High School ' s portals with a feeling that we are more a part of this great nation than has been any other graduating class in its history. 16

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SEMAPHORE 19 4 3 CLASS PROLOGUE Spring was coming far and wide. In Washington the countryside Found cherry blossoms now all out And travelers so had come to see (It is the year of ' 53) And pilgrims all, they were devout. A certain structure very tall Was pilgrimmed to by nearly all. Stoughton Building was the name Upon an ocean liner, some Pass time with stories as they come. (It is a fascinating game.) First, that man of wide acclaim Of Metro, Goldwyn, McDermott fame Described a World-wide Fair. First, I saw the Bombard ships They ' re called the B-O 76, A perpetual motion affair. New two-hundred octane gas In a laboratory class Doc Steinbrenner made. In case of accident a nurse, Gloria Tallberg, with her purse Prepared to give first aid. With Chet Cohenno I did confer, Who ' s now a Life photographer, About the latest trend. Later guided around the town Rafalko toured me up and down. His tours I recommend. Being heard, a symphony band Advertised Somerfields throughout the land By Maestro O ' Donnell ' s syncopation. As it may be supposed The noise was composed By Shostokovich Ecclestone ' s inspiration. PROPHECY Paradiddle Estabrooks African numbers drummed. Looks Like he ' ll go far. (Some think too far.) In Lil Grubenskas ' songs The Fair ' s success belongs. She was spectacular. The U. S. Ministry of Supply On Madam Hogan does rely For getting information. Hunk ' Cohenno is a ham On the Jack Armstrong program The kids all jam the station. In public high school Number 8 Miss Kelly ' s rules none violate. She is a splendid teacher. Mr. Staples now announces Sanka Coffee and pronounces Its perfections. He ' s a feature. Because of Mim ' s persuasive way People rush their tax to pay. Miss Barker ' s influential ! Edith Hoyt ' s promoted then To highest paid in 5 and 10 She ' s the Boss-Essential ! ' Vera Sweetman ' s winning smile Sells you the Ipana style. She is a toothpaste model now. Evey Smith has little men. Her children number up to ten. She ' s a busy girl — and how! Corbett a Marine did land. The situation ' s well in hand. She ' s lucky in her choice. But thats ' enough from me, Mai declared vivaciously, Who will be the next voice? 18